Yoffie: On this day of tragedy, we call on people of all nationalities and faiths to lift their voices in a prayer for peace for our world and our childrens world.

New York, November 10, 2005  In response to yesterdays terrorist bombings in Amman, Jordan, Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:

We are shocked and saddened by the news of the terrorist bombings in Amman, Jordan. The Union for Reform Judaism stands together with the people of Jordan as they mourn the loss of their fellow citizens. We condemn these horrific and senseless acts, and urge all those committed to achieving peace in the Middle East to join us in denouncing the attacks, which represent a threat to peace and stability throughout the region and the world. On this day of tragedy, we call on people of all nationalities and faiths to lift their voices in a prayer for peace for our world and our childrens world.

The Union for Reform Judaism (formerly known as the Union of American Hebrew Congregations) is the synagogue arm of Reform Judaism in North America, representing 1.5 million Reform Jews in more than 920 congregations across the United States and Canada. Union programs and services include youth camps, music and book publishing, adult education opportunities, Outreach to unaffiliated and intermarried Jews, and the Religious Action Center in Washington, DC.